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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.48, 616.95 and 206.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.48, 616.95 and 206.15 is: 309.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.48 : 616.95 = 206.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.48/616.95 = 206.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.48x = 616.95 × 206.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.48x = 127,181.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,181.16/411.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.08

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